Please send financial donations separately in an envelope to the bfa office. To fall in love with reading, children need access to books. Biblionef would like to donate 100 books, but can only supply 60 from our book bank. Does your organisation need storybooks in one or more of south africas official languages. Book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. The funds will be covering the cost of shipping, brand new books, and materials. Books for africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the. Pass on the love for reading by donating english language childrens books to the 2019 south africa mobile library project samlp, organised by the sony group of companies in singapore. It is not possible to directly contact book aid international for book donations, but a list of local partners is available for ngos to contact for benefiting from this programme. Partner with the host schools to ensure the sustainability and growth of the bookerys libraries. How to get involved with us donate education africa.
Nonfinancial donations can include books, computers, furniture, stationary and even vehicles. Where can ngos get donations of books, computers and vehicles. Its important to note that donations tax must be paid by the end of the month following the month during which the donation was made. We are still accepting donations of books to be sent to africa, as well as donations of funds to support our mission. Takkies added that, as a mother, she worries about the quality of education in south africa and urged all parents to show up for the future of their children. Book aid international is a small charity located in the united kingdom that offers free books to organizations in africa and palestine.
Since its inception in 1990, san diegobased nonprofit the bookman has given away more than 8 million books to needy organizations in every u. Each year, the city of cape town receives numerous requests for funding and each year nonpro. Venetian villas by michelangelo muraro, paolo marton 1986 isbn 3 89508 2422 published by koneman 497 pages large heavy book size 320mm by 275mm by 41mm thickpostage. Bfa does not send books to individual schools andor libraries. Choose where you are from to make a donation, make a pledge, or start a fundraiser that you can share with your friends and family from all around the world and make an impact through education africa today. After making a donation, the donor needs to fill in a it144 form and send it to sars.
Readsa appeals to the public, appeals to you, to donate books to equal educations bookery. Since its founding in 1988, books for africa has shipped more than 27 million textbooks and library books to 48 african countries. Theyve been around since 1994 and give in credit on books bought from them. You can donate books at several locations in your city, including. We do not store credit card details nor do we share financial details with any third parties. International donation and shipment of books be thoughtfultips on donating used books if you are interested in donating books to countries overseas, there are several organizations that distribute books to other countries. The organization in south africa receiving the donation should make the necessary arrangements for the goods to be imported into south africa. Their education program helps developing countries to build educational infrastructures by providing donated books and educational materials to africa, south and central america, east europe and asia.
Founded in 1988, books for africa bfa is a minnesota based nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate the book famine in africa. All biblionef requires is a letter of motivation with information about your organisation, the. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the floor, stacked in piles on desks, overflowing from our bookshelves. To donate the price of a book r60, visit the biblionef website and donate through the secure payment option, or make an eft or direct deposit into the ngos bank account. Read to rise is a nonprofit organisation committed to promoting youth literacy in schools in south africa s underresourced communities. If you are in the johannesburg area, send an email to. Moreover, they have books available in all 11 south african languages. The local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. These resources can be very crucial for longterm sustainability of projects and programs implemented by ngos in developing countries. All donated books should be in a satisfactory condition please. Books to africa international is a uk registered charity 1152599 an organisation in special consultative status with the united nations economic and social council ecosoc since 2017. Books for africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the african continent, shipping over 47 million books to all 55 countries on the african continent since 1988. With your help, 25 schools in rural areas of south africa will receive a total of 100 new books.
Donate books the pavement bookworm is based in johannesburg, south africa. These resources can be accessed from our website and mobisite. We donate new and used books in good condition, published in english, french or an african language. We continue to work for education in africa, and now, more than. Each year, charitable book projects such as this undertake massive donation drives for new and gently used books. Stanford university book donations africa lists organisations which donate specifically to libraries and institutions in africa, as well as elsewhere. The africana librarians council book donations committee reads grant proposals and makes recommendations to asa. Our grassroots approach mobilizes volunteers, young and old, in the united states and canada to organize book drives and help establish small libraries in rural african communities. Upheavals in africa disrupt education and access to books in countries that are already some of the most vulnerable. The years between now and 2030 are critical for building africa s human capital.
Do you work for a school or childrens educational organisation. When you buy a book they donate a book to a partner organization, such as books for africa, to try and help spread literacy around the world. Global citizens also joined in the festivities by donating books, which they could buy on the day from supporting organisations like ethni kids and bargain books, as well as the child. Book donation programmes in englishspeaking africa by hans zell part. It manages its book donation programme through local partners in some countries. We are still accepting donations of books to be sent to africa, as well as. They seek donations of used books that are still in good shape for distribution to over forty five african countries. The pavement bookworm is based in johannesburg, south africa. Currently 15% of donations are used books and 85% are new books. They even pay for you to ship your books to them when you register a donation on their website here.
Investing in youth, selected as the african unions main focus in 2017, is imperative and needs to be complemented by an equally strong emphasis on investing in children to establish the strongest foundation for africa s future. Your donation will pay shipping costs for donated books and enable books for africa to ship even. Donate your childrens books to the south africa mobile. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with shipping costs to send book donations to african libraries and schools.
This book, written by anglican bishop, christopher gregorowski, has been claimed as one of the best books ever written in south africa, she said. So this christmas we need your help as we are raising funds to ship new books, book bags, and school material to the girl. The african library project changes lives book by book by starting libraries in africa. The spca is the oldest animal welfare organisation in south africa, on a mission to prevent cruelty to animals.
Whether we are distributing books to school children, introducing medical strategies to combat the spread of hivaids, supporting small businesses for women, or finding new approaches to protect endangered elephants and lions, aid for. Donor directory for development 1 introduction and acknowledgements one of the major challenges facing those involved in development projects has always been to secure funding. Library books needed for 25 rural schools globalgiving. Books for africa will ship to any location in africa where a sponsor is ready to receive and distribute books. The african children charity shop turns your donated items into cash to help disadvantaged children in south africa. In south africa 92% of public schools do not have libraries. Please give us your unwanted clothes and other items so that we can help vulnerable children in south africa. Any books in afrikaans and in xhosa are most welcome too, as are any other books. South african global citizens donate 2,600 books to help. While our focus is not book donation, we do work with and recommend partner organisations and ngos that provide book donation resources for those looking for. Books, 25,000 per container, are sent to indigenous ngo organizations in africa who distribute books to schools and libraries in their. We need your help to purchase the additional 40 books for the 25 schools. This is also a book donating organization that distributes free books to africa and other third world countries through the lubuto library project.
Africana librarians council alc book donations committee. This section gives you a brief overview of possible book donation agencies. They ask for 10p with each book too, to help with shipping costs. The nationwide initiative, now in its seventh year, encourages primary schools to support young children in south africa by donating unwanted. All our books are thoroughly checked to meet quality standards before donating to institutions and projects in africa. The campaigns aim is to set up school libraries in south africa so children will have access to books they enjoy reading. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a local book donation please fill out our local donations application. Nalibali aims to get multilingual stories to families and caregivers across the country through our digital platforms, and fortnightly newspaper supplement. It has shipped over twenty million books to africa. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books. As the name indicates, we firmly believe that children need to read in order to rise in their personal development and contribution to society children who love reading, excel at school and go on to become constructive members of society. Equal education is in particular need of primary and high school books, nonfiction and reference books. International donation and shipment of books about ala. In south africa we have a pressing need to develop a national culture of reading.
For tenyearold ebrima, a primary 4 student in the gambia, books. While in south africa my mom met a little girl that just wanted a good book to read. All donated books are screened to ensure that they are usable and relevant. Consider making a financial donation to cover the costs of shipping the books you donate. A part or whole of softwareservices installed into or accessible through the product may be changed, discontinued, removed, suspended, or terminated without notice. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. Schools, preschools, childrens homes, street childrens organisations, refugee camps or any other organisation with a socioeducational focus. Book donations in south africa gumtree classifieds in. Already as university students, most have clothing store accounts, personal loans and credit.